Historical Events tagged with "armagnac"
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Joan of Arc Captures Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier
In November 1429, Joan of Arc successfully led French forces to liberate Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier from Burgundian control. This significant victory was part of the larger Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War, showcasing Joan's strategic prowess and determination to unite France against foreign dominance. The attack was executed swiftly, allowing the French to reclaim vital territory, bolstering morale among the troops and civilians alike.
Continue ReadingAssassination of John the Fearless
John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy, was assassinated by the followers of the Dauphin Charles, who would later become King Charles VII of France. This incident occurred during a period of intense rivalry and conflict between the Burgundians and the Armagnacs, the two factions vying for power amid the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War. The assassination took place in the city of Montereau, where John had been negotiating a peace agreement, highlighting the brutal politics of loyalty and betrayal in medieval France.
Continue ReadingParisians Execute Armagnac Sympathizers
On June 12, Parisians conducted a brutal massacre of those who sympathized with Bernard VII, Count of Armagnac. The violence spared no one, as foreign bankers, students, and faculty of the College of Navarre were subjected to horrific fates. This mass killing reflected the intense factional violence during the Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War, illuminating the schism within French society at the time.
Continue ReadingHostilities Cease in Armagnac–Burgundian War
The Peace of Bicêtre marked a temporary cessation of hostilities between the Armagnacs and the Burgundians during the ongoing civil war in France. Negotiated at the Bicêtre, the peace treaty aimed to quell the violence that had been ravaging the region and create a more stable political environment. The agreement was driven by the need to address the growing tensions between the rival factions, which were deeply rooted in political ambitions and regional power struggles. It served as an important moment of compromise between the two groups that had been in conflict.
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